Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,685 cc
K50 TAEMOT history
K50 TAE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 73,979 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 73,979 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,237 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K50 TAE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K50 TAE was last recorded at 73,979 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Apr 2019: 56,162 miles, lower than 535,563 miles on 14 Mar 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 73,360 miles · 15 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 619 miles
- Average per year
- 3,237 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,979 miles
- 2025 – 73,360 miles
- 2024 – 72,714 miles
- 2023 – 70,226 miles
- 2021 – 66,299 miles
- 2020 – 62,037 miles
- 2019 – 56,162 miles
- 2018 – 535,563 miles
- 2017 – 50,863 miles
- 2016 – 47,929 miles
- 2015 – 45,104 miles
- 2014 – 42,468 miles
- 2013 – 42,062 miles
- 2012 – 36,849 miles
- 2011 – 32,578 miles
- 2010 – 27,749 miles
- 2009 – 23,035 miles
- 2008 – 18,269 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,979 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 28 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,979 miles (+619)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 73,979 miles
- Test number
- 300714999039
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass73,360 miles (+646)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 73,360 miles
- Test number
- 381762799677
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTPMS light
Pass72,714 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 72,714 miles
- Test number
- 926957513885
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail72,714 miles (+2,488)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,714 miles
- Test number
- 746067122784
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass70,226 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 70,226 miles
- Test number
- 823168637754
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail70,226 miles (+3,927)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,226 miles
- Test number
- 595294399838
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass66,299 miles (+4,262)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 66,299 miles
- Test number
- 972172552510
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,037 miles (+5,875)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 62,037 miles
- Test number
- 276281658478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,162 miles (-479,401)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 56,162 miles
- Test number
- 502664299584
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass535,563 miles (+484,700)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 535,563 miles
- Test number
- 170069845730
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass50,863 miles (+2,934)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 50,863 miles
- Test number
- 568250473433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,929 miles (+2,825)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 47,929 miles
- Test number
- 856502713841
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,104 miles (+2,636)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 45,104 miles
- Test number
- 856635565069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,468 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,468 miles
- Test number
- 776700684063
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass42,468 miles (+406)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 42,468 miles
- Test number
- 847650884077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,062 miles (+5,213)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 42,062 miles
- Test number
- 506109383209
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge
Pass36,849 miles (+4,271)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 36,849 miles
- Test number
- 475989482237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,578 miles (+4,829)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 32,578 miles
- Test number
- 779838091291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,749 miles (+4,714)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 27,749 miles
- Test number
- 132798090258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,035 miles (+4,766)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 23,035 miles
- Test number
- 472040209404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,269 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 18,269 miles
- Test number
- 422572008332
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about K50 TAE
- Does K50 TAE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 TAE is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K50 TAE?
- The MOT on K50 TAE is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K50 TAE done?
- K50 TAE was recorded at 73,979 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 3,237 miles a year.
- Has K50 TAE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K50 TAE has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on K50 TAE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K50 TAE find?
- K50 TAE passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.
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